1966 Squareback project..

JeeJeeJason · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:17 pm Post subject:

I'm in Oakland, we should get together and cruise the squares. I'm also pretty new up here and been looking for some VW peoples to hang with.

Are you planning on cruising down early October for that rally?

markinsd · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 2:58 pm Post subject:

Just installed a new Vintage Speed exhaust. Was sick of the large triple bolt flange scraping the ground every time I pulled in my driveway. I scraped a good 1.2 inch of metal and half the lower bolt right off.

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one4house · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:41 pm Post subject:

markinsd · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:59 pm Post subject:

one4house · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 5:08 pm Post subject:

JeeJeeJason · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 5:13 pm Post subject:

such a nice car...I never see you rollin' around up here
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markinsd · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Just dropped off my square to have my new Berg 5 speed with short axles installed!! Also dropping in my new Powerhaus 2332 this week. Dancing

Next up is new disc brakes on all 4 corners, w/new bolt pattern. Thinking Porsche as of now.

markinsd · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Berg 5 speed and Powerhaus 2332 installed.. Took quite a bit of massaging to get this thing done. Apparently Berg does not make the brackets for a Type 3 but my mechanic worked some magic.

My vintage speed exhaust is too small for the motor so need to get a new exhaust. Looks like'll need a 1 3/4 A1 exhaust.

sharmstr · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

boy thats lookimg good.

Bobnotch · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

That does look good. Just be glad you're not any lower or you'll be replacing that sump. Looks like you could go back to a large tube header now.
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markinsd · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:14 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Well, it's definitely going lower. We raised the rear since the engine is heavier that stock. I ordered larger rear torsion bars so that it's stiffer and hopefully won't bottom out as easy.

Next up, dual circuit master cylinder, and rear disc conversion, and adjustable rear spring plates.

markinsd · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:14 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Trying on the new shoes after drop spindles and new 5x130 rotors. Was lowered two inner splines but raised 1 since 2 inch drop from the spindles.

I got a rear disc convertion kit to install next then installing 16x8's on the rear.

markinsd · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:22 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Also swapped in 26mm rear torsion bars and new adjustable sway-a-way spring plates.

kooldub · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 9:54 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

damn, that's going to look REAL GOOD!! and with that motor and trans combo Shocked

strong work! Cool

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markinsd · Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Rear disc conversion. Would like a taller rear tire in the future. Might need to roll fenders but hope not. I'm converting to dual master cylinder next week and putting in new ebrake cables so can't test drive yet. With the 26mm torsion bars the back is very stiff so not much travel.

Erik G · Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

have you rolled it backwards yet to get it all the way down? that usually does the trick like driving it
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markinsd · Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Yeah, rolled back and forth. Gave a few good bounces and still not touching. Wink

markinsd · Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Maiden voyage after installing rear discs, new rear springs, 26mm torsion bars, 16" BBS Mahle wheels, dual circuit master cylinder, drop spindles, new A-1 1 5/8 exhaust.

No rubbing in the rear.. brakes work. Laughing

Clatter · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Squareback project..

Wow.
Love it!

Those 8s in the back are tough to fit.

Break it in easy.. Get some miles on it before you start banging gears.. Wink

BTDT.

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